Quant Research Intern: ML & Trading Strategies

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akuna Capital in Chicago invites Quant Research Interns for a 10-week Akunacademy internship, collaborating with a team of mathematicians, statisticians and technologists to develop trading strategies for derivatives and market-making.

You will apply and develop machine learning algorithms to contribute to Akuna's strategy portfolio, designing models and optimizing portfolios in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's, masters or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics (or a related subject)
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning
• Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems
• Intermediate programming skills in Python
• Must graduate by August 2027
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment (including CPT/OPT or STEM)

Responsibilities

• Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
• Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
• Develop quantitative models describing market behavior.
• Advance existing initiatives and explore opportunities for new research topics.

Skills

Python programming

Statistics

Machine learning

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Statistics/CS/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Akuna Capital in Chicago invites Quant Research Interns for a 10-week Akunacademy internship, collaborating with a team of mathematicians, statisticians and technologists to develop trading strategies for derivatives and market-making.

You will apply and develop machine learning algorithms to contribute to Akuna's strategy portfolio, designing models and optimizing portfolios in a fast-paced financial environment.